Istanbul Vacation Tips

"The priest fainted" may have the most interesting name among Turkish dishes. It refers to Imam Bayildi / Karniyarik in Turkish, a classic and much loved dish consisting of whole aubergine stuffed with minced meat, tomato, onion, pepper, etc.

The name is linked to a legend in which an Imam fainted over the delicious nature of the dish when his wife presented him it. So it not only has the most interesting name, it is also the most delicious among Turkish dishes😋

Imam bayildi is a must-try Turkish dish when in Istanbul!

Turkish government has released new measures. Here are the latest updates:

✅ The curfew has been lifted. The lockdowns were not for the tourists, they were only for the residents but now all the lockdowns have already finished.
✅ Face masks are still mandatory on the streets and indoors
✅ Restaurants are open and you can dine in the restaurant.
✅ Pubs and bars are open, but musical activities will be performed until 12 at midnight
✅ Sh**ha lounges will remain closed
✅ Public transportation restrictions will also be lifted and standing passengers will be allowed. Public institutions will return to normal working hours
✅ For country-specific entry restrictions, please check Turkish Airlines’ travel restrictions page 👇🏼
https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-it/announcements/coronavirus-outbreak/travel-restrictions/